Behavior Analyst Trainee ABA Services

About the role

The Behavior Analyst Trainee serves as a support person for clients and staff while obtaining fieldwork supervision and support from a Senior Program Manager. The role is focused on developing critical skills and competencies necessary for promotion into a Program Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Absolutely assist the Program Manager with the completion of various assessments, such as EFL, VBMAPP, ESDM, etc.
• Absolutely assist with continuing education events for ABA therapists.
• Absolutely assist the Program Manager with the implementation of FBAs as needed.
• Remain available and approachable to ABA therapists for questions, concerns, or ideas regarding client programming or behavior intervention.
• Serve as a member of Damar Services’ interdisciplinary team.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings before or after work hours.
• Attend and contribute to monthly clinical meetings.
• Provide direct therapy for an average of 30-35 hours per week.
• Act as a mentor to new ABA therapists.
• Actively participate in group and individual supervision meetings.
• Ensure the ABA therapist’s understanding of new and previously trained (by BCBA) interventions or procedures through the collection of IOA data.
• Support ongoing training initiatives to provide ABA Therapists practical application of ABA principles for client specific needs.
• Uses Behavior Skills Training (BST) to train, model, observe, etc.
• Performs RBT Competency Assessment-Renewals for current RBTs within a designated period and properly follows guidelines outlined for this process.
• Uses a variety of tools to help determine the function and definition of maladaptive behavior.
• Supports behavior analysts with initial or reauthorization reports, treatment planning, and Central Reach Learning Tree set up.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 months previous experience with autism spectrum disorders required.
• RBT required.
• Coursework and/or enrollment in supervision towards BCaBA or BCBA certification required.
• Must be acquiring the first half/second half of the current BACB requirement for fieldwork supervision.
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).

Qualifications

• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical.
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using ABA software and tools.
• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis principles and practices.

Benefits

• Discretionary pay bonuses.
• Paid CEUs and BCBA renewal.
• Lower caseloads.
• Trauma Informed Care.
• Collaborative environment.
• Growth opportunities.
• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy.
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance.
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan.
• Participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid holidays to spend time with loved ones.
• Paid time off (PTO) for rest and renewal.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs and program requirements.